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100 1 _aTombs, Robert Charles,
_d1842-1923
245 1 4 _aThe Bristol Royal Mail: Post, Telegraph, and Telephone
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-11-02
508 _aProduced by Adrian Mastronardi, Henry Gardiner, The Philatelic Digital Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Bristol Royal Mail: Post, Telegraph, and Telephone" by Robert Charles Tombs is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the evolution of postal services in Bristol, detailing significant developments from 1532 to 1899, including various key figures such as Ralph Allen, a notable reformer in the postal system. Through its chapters, the text not only chronicles the progression of mail services but also touches on the rich history connected to the city’s postal environment. At the start of the work, the author introduces the early evolution of mail services, noting the use of special messengers before the establishment of official post offices. The narrative highlights the gradual improvements made over time, such as the introduction of cross posts and mail coaches, particularly focusing on the influence of pivotal figures like Ralph Allen, whose contributions significantly enhanced Bristol's postal network. The opening sets a foundational understanding of how postal services transformed from early ad hoc arrangements into a more organized and efficient system, providing insight into the challenges and triumphs that shaped mail delivery in Bristol through the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPostal service -- England -- Bristol
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34197
999 _c75043
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